Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a protective apparatus used in a battery cell. The protective apparatus used in a battery cell in the present disclosure comprises a protective component used for battery fail-safe protection, two electrically-conductive terminals located on two ends of the protective component and serially connected to the protective component, and a seal member. Each of the two electrically-conductive terminals is provided with a protective component junction portion, an electrode junction portion and a connection portion between the protective component junction portion and the electrode junction portion. The seal member covers the protective component and the protective component junction portions of the electrically-conductive terminals, and covers part of the connection portion of any electrically-conductive terminal. The protective apparatus used in a battery cell can prevent performance of a battery fail-safe protection component from being damaged by the environment in a battery cell, and safe and reliable protection is implemented in the battery cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 2/34 - Current-conducting connections for cells with provision for preventing undesired use or discharge
• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a protective apparatus used in a battery cell. The protective apparatus used in a battery cell in the present disclosure comprises a protective component used for battery fail-safe protection, two electrically-conductive terminals located on two ends of the protective component and serially connected to the protective component, and a corrosion-resistant seal member. Each of the two electrically-conductive terminals is provided with a protective component junction portion, an electrode junction portion and a connection portion between the protective component junction portion and the electrode junction portion. The corrosion-resistant seal member covers the protective component and the protective component junction portions of the electrically-conductive terminals, and covers part of the connection portion of any electrically-conductive terminal. The protective apparatus used in a battery cell can prevent performance of a battery fail-safe protection component from being damaged by the environment in a battery cell, and safe and reliable protection is implemented in the battery cell.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells

Abstract

A temperature cut off breaker, comprising: a bimetal switch (101, 102); an insulation package (130), wherein the bimetal switch is packaged in the insulation package; and a pair of electrode pins (110, 120), which are respectively electrically connected to two ends of the bimetal switch. An insulation coating (140) is formed on at least a portion, extending from the insulation package, of the pair of electrode pins; and the insulation coating is made of a curable material, the curing temperature of which is lower than the triggering temperature of the temperature cut off breaker. The insulation coating is accurately formed on a region, needing to be insulated, of the electrode pins and is reliably combined with the electrode pins, and thus a short circuit can be reliably prevented from occurring between electrode pins of a thermal protection device, and the usage security is improved. In addition, the cost of the insulation coating is lower than that of a common insulation tap, and therefore, the manufacturing cost of a thermal protection device is reduced. Furthermore, an automatic spraying device can be used to efficiently form the insulation coating, so as to improve the manufacturing efficiency.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 37/00 - Thermally-actuated switches

Abstract

Provided are devices for electrical connectors to provide indication that the electrical connectors are not energized. Devices include a first indicator that includes a first indication technology that is configured to provide a first visual indication corresponding to a voltage of a primary conductor and a second indicator that includes a second indication technology that is different from the first indication technology and that is configured to provide a second visual indication corresponding to the voltage of the primary conductor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 19/155 - Indicating the presence of voltage

Abstract

A connector assembly for use with a mining cable coupler includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a front portion including a plug and a rear portion including a barrel configured to receive a first conductor. The second connector includes a front portion including a socket having a channel defined therein and a rear portion including a barrel configured to receive a second conductor. An annular groove is defined in an inner surface of the channel. An annular spring held in the annular groove. The channel is sized and configured to receive the plug such that the plug resiliently contacts the spring to electrically connect the first conductor received in the first connector barrel and the second conductor received in the second connector barrel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
• H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
• H01R 105/00 - Three poles
• H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw
• H01R 24/20 - Coupling parts carrying sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable

Abstract

A solid state relay includes a source bus and a drain bus. Solid state switches are arranged to switch power from the drain bus to the source bus. A control circuit controls a gate of the solid state switches. Each solid state switch includes a source terminal, a drain terminal and a gate terminal. The source terminals are conductively attached to the source bus and the drain terminals are conductively attached to the drain bus. The gate terminal opens and closes power through the solid state switches. The source bus is electrically isolated from the drain bus when the plurality of solid state switches is controlled by the gate terminal to an open state, the source bus is in electrical communication with the drain bus when the solid state switches is controlled by the gate terminal to a closed state.

IPC Classes  ?

• H03K 17/12 - Modifications for increasing the maximum permissible switched current
• H01L 25/11 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in subclass
• H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
• H02M 7/00 - Conversion of AC power input into DC power outputConversion of DC power input into AC power output

Abstract

Disclosed are 3D ink jet printing system and method. The 3D ink jet printing system comprises: a multi-freedom robot configured to grip and move a product to be printed; and an inkjet print head configured to eject a conductive ink onto a surface of the product to be printed. The surface of the product comprises a 3D surface region, and the 3D ink jet printing system is configured to print out a first conductive pattern on the 3D surface region of the product. The robot is configured to adjust a position and a posture of the product during printing, so that the produce moves along a predetermined space path relative to the inkjet print head in a state where the inkjet print head is always substantially perpendicular to a currently printed target surface region of the product.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material

Abstract

A cutting system includes: a moving mechanism (100); a laser cutter (200) mounted on the moving mechanism; a support table (300) configured to support a sheet of material plate (500) to be cut thereon; and a fixation device (400) configured to fix the sheet of material plate to be cut on the support table. The fixation device (400) comprises a pressing plate (410) having a row of tooth-like features with a tooth slot between adjacent tooth-like features. During cutting the sheet of material plate with the laser cutter, the row of tooth-like features press the sheet of material plate on the support table, and the moving mechanism drives a laser head of the laser cutter to move along edges of the tooth slots, so as to cut a row of work pieces, corresponding to the row of tooth-like features, out of the sheet of material plate by a single cutting process. The efficiency of cutting the work pieces is increased, and the work pieces cut out by the laser head has a smooth edge, improving the cutting quality of the work piece.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 26/38 - Removing material by boring or cutting
• B23K 26/035 - Aligning the laser beam

Abstract

A method of printing out a product by a 3D-printing system, comprises steps of: performing a fast speed print with a first print head having a first resolution, so as to print out a substrate of the product; scanning the substrate printed out in the fast speed print and constructing an actual 3D-digital model of the substrate printed out in the fast speed print; comparing the actual 3D-digital model of the substrate printed out in the fast speed print with a pre-constructed ideal 3D-digital model of the product; based on a comparing result in the step S300, determining whether an error between the actual 3D-digital model of the substrate printed out in the fast speed print and the pre-constructed ideal 3D-digital model of the product is less than or equal to a predetermined value, if the determining result is yes, then returning to the step S 100, if the determining result is no, then performing following step; and performing a low speed print of the product by a second print head having a second resolution higher than the first resolution.

IPC Classes  ?

• B29C 67/00 - Shaping techniques not covered by groups , or
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes

Abstract

A system of automatically inserting at least one row of fibers of a multi-fiber cable into at least one row of bores of a multi-bore ferrule includes: a vision device configured to identify a center of an end surface profile of the at least one row of fibers and a center of an end surface profile of the multi-bore ferrule; a cable holder configured to hold the multi-fiber cable thereon; a ferrule holder configured to hold the multi-bore ferrule thereon; and a moving mechanism configured to be movable in a first direction, a second direction and a third direction that are perpendicular to each other, wherein the cable holder is mounted on the moving mechanism, and the moving mechanism moves the cable holder under the guidance of the vision device, so as to align the center of the end surface profile of the at least one row of fibers with the center of the end surface profile of the multi-bore ferrule and insert the at least one row of fibers into the at least one row of bores of the multi-bore ferrule. The at least one row of fibers is quickly and accurately inserted into the multi-bore ferrule, improving the fiber insertion efficiency and quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

An imaging catheter (105), in particular an intracardiac ultrasound imaging catheter, includes a delivery lumen and an imager (110). The imager may correspond to a forward-looking 2D array of transducers. The imaging catheter is sized to be inserted within an introducer sheath (100), and comprises a delivery lumen that facilitates insertion of a therapeutic device. The imager (110) is arranged on an outside surface of a distal end (120) of the imaging catheter. The imager collapses the distal end of the imaging catheter when the imager is within the introducer sheath. The distal end of the imaging catheter is allowed to expand when the imager exits the introducer sheath to facilitate delivery of the therapeutic device to a therapy site.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 8/12 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves in body cavities or body tracts, e.g. by using catheters

Abstract

The present invention discloses a polishing apparatus, including : a base seat;a carrier for carrying work pieces to be polished thereon;an elevating mechanism mounted on the base seat and having a pair of positioning plates for installing and positioning the carrier thereon;a pressing mechanism mounted on the base seat and having a pair of pressing heads for pressing both ends of the carrier on the pair of positioning plates, respectively; and a polishing mechanism mounted on the base seat and polishing the work pieces carried on the carrier. The pressing heads each has an arc-shaped protrusion which presses a surface of the carrier. Thus, the pressing force exerted on the carrier is assured always perpendicular to the surface of the carrier. Furthermore, the pressing mechanism further comprises a spring buffer member, so that the pressing force exerted on the carrier is prevented from suddenly increasing from zero to a predetermined value, avoiding a disadvantageous of impacting the carrier.

IPC Classes  ?

• B24B 19/22 - Single purpose machines or devices for particular grinding operations not covered by any other main group characterised by a special design with respect to properties of the material of non-metallic articles to be ground

Abstract

A capacitive coupling system includes a plurality of conductive pads situated on a dielectric layer. A plurality of switches are connected between pairs of the conductive pads via conductive linkages. The switches are operable to selectively connect selected pairs of the conductive pads to selectively adjust capacitances between conductor pairs of an electrical connector.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/719 - Structural association with built-in electrical component specially adapted for high frequency, e.g. with filters
• H01R 24/44 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency comprising impedance matching means or electrical components, e.g. filters or switches comprising impedance matching means

Abstract

A composite formulation (100) and composite product are disclosed. The composite formulation includes a polymer matrix (101) having metal particles (103), the metal particles including dendritic particles (501) and tin-containing particles (701). The metal particles are blended within the polymer matrix at a temperature greater than the melt temperature of the polymer matrix. The tin-containing particles are at a concentration in the composite formulation of, by volume, between 10% and 36%, and the dendritic particles are at a concentration in the composite formulation of, by volume, between 16% and 40%. The temperature at which the metal particles are blended generates metal-metal diffusion of the metal particles, producing intermetallic phases, the temperature being at least the intermetallic annealing temperature of the metal particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 3/08 - Metals
• C08K 7/00 - Use of ingredients characterised by shape
• C08K 7/18 - Solid spheres inorganic
• C08L 27/16 - Homopolymers or copolymers of vinylidene fluoride

Abstract

A composite formulation (100) and electrical component are disclosed. The composite formulation includes a polymer matrix (101) having at least 15% crystallinity and process-aid-treated copper-containing particles (103) blended with the polymer matrix including first higher aspect ratio particles (501) and second lower aspect ratio particles (503). The higher ratio particles and the lower ratio particles produce a decreased percolation threshold for the composite formulation when processed by extrusion or molding, the decreased percolation threshold being compared to a similar composition that fails to include the first particles and the second particles. The electrical component includes a composite product (102) produced from the composite formulation and is selected from the group consisting of an antenna (401), electromagnetic interference shielding device (201), a connector (301) housing, and combinations thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 3/08 - Metals
• C08K 7/00 - Use of ingredients characterised by shape
• C08K 7/06 - Elements

Abstract

A composite formulation (100) and composite product (102) are disclosed. The composite formulation includes a polymer matrix (101), particles (103) which are tin- containing particles (103) blended within the polymer matrix at a concentration, by weight, of at least 25% and copper-containing particles blended within the polymer matrix at a concentration, by weight, of at least 40%, and one or both of solder flux and density-lowering particles blended into the polymer matrix. The tin-containing particles and the copper- containing particles have one or more intermetallic phases from metal-metal diffusion of the tin-containing particles and the copper-containing particles being blended at a temperature within the intermetallic annealing temperature range for the tin-containing particles and the copper-containing particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 3/08 - Metals
• C08K 7/00 - Use of ingredients characterised by shape
• C08K 7/06 - Elements

Abstract

An electrical connector (12) comprises a housing (20) having a front (34) and a rear (36). The housing includes a slot (38) defined through the front and configured to receive a mating connector (14) therein. The housing holds signal contacts (24) and ground contacts (26) arranged within the slot to mate with the mating connector. The housing holds a ground bus (40) including a base (42) and multiple sets (44) of projections (46) extending from the base. Each set of projections includes at least two projections that engage a same one of the ground contacts at spaced-apart locations. The sets of projections are connect via the base to create a ground circuit between the ground contacts engaged by the ground bus.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/6597 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a contact of the connector
• H01R 13/6471 - Means for preventing cross-talk by special arrangement of ground and signal conductors, e.g. GSGS [Ground-Signal-Ground-Signal]
• H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures

Abstract

Electrical connector assembly (100) including a connector housing (108) having a front end and a receiving cavity (118) that opens to the front end. The receiving cavity is configured to receive a mating connector therein that is inserted into the receiving cavity along a central axis. The electrical connector assembly also includes a contact array (130) of electrical contacts (132, 133) that is disposed within the receiving cavity. The electrical contacts have elongated bodies that extend generally parallel to the central axis through the receiving cavity. The electrical connector assembly also includes a movable guard that is configured to be slidably held by the contact array within the receiving cavity. The movable guard includes a dielectric sheet that extends transverse to the central axis and has an array of thru-holes. Inner edges of the thru-holes engage corresponding electrical contacts to slidably hold the movable guard at a forward position within the receiving cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/453 - Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
• H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
• H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only

Abstract

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a multi-fiber cable assembly including a multi-fiber cable. The multi-fiber cable includes a block of optical fiber ribbons, the block having an external profile; a strength layer surrounding the optical fiber ribbons; a jacket surrounding the strength layer; and a fan-out arrangement disposed at a first end of the multi-fiber cable. The fan-out arrangement includes an outer shell extending from a first end to a second end, the outer shell including a first interior mounting location spaced axially from a second interior mounting location; an orientation plug defining a longitudinal through-passage through which the block of optical fiber ribbons extends, the through-passage having an internal profile that inhibits rotation of the block of optical fiber ribbons, the orientation plug including a keying arrangement that axially and rotationally fixes the orientation plug to the outer shell at the first interior mounting location; and a furcation tube assembly axially and rotationally fixed to the outer shell at the second interior mounting location, the furcation tube assembly includes a plurality of furcation tube arrangements mounted to an organizer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A mezzanine header connector (102) comprises a contact assembly (210) comprising a pair of contact modules (240) arranged back-to-back. Each of the contact modules includes a dielectric holder (242) holding a plurality of header contacts (212). The dielectric holder extends between a mating end (244) and a mounting end (246) opposite the mating end. The dielectric holder has an inner side (248) and an outer side (250). The header contacts have mating segments (272) exposed along the outer side at the mating end, and terminating segments (274) extending from the mounting end of the dielectric holder. Each of the header contacts extends along a linear path between the corresponding mating segment and the corresponding terminating segment. The inner sides of the dielectric holders of the pair of contact modules abut against each other such that the header contacts face away from each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/6587 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts for separating multiple connector modules for mounting on PCBs
• H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
• H01R 13/6586 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts for separating multiple connector modules
• H01R 13/6477 - Impedance matching by variation of dielectric properties

Abstract

A fiber optic cable retention module includes a housing with a base. A first section extends from the base and defines a pocket for receiving strength members of a fiber optic cable. A second section extends from the base and defines slots that receive a retention member having a generally U shaped frame. The frame has first and second arms extending therefrom that define a cable receiving slot therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A cable includes an insulative main jacket, a main conductive shield and a plurality of subunits. The main conductive shield may be located on an inner side of the insulative main jacket so as to be at feast partially surrounded by the insulative main jacket. Each subunit includes a twisted pair of insulated conductors, a conductive subunit shield and a subunit insulative layer. The conductive subunit shield may at least partially surround the twisted pair of insulated conductors. The subunit insulative layer may be located on an outer side of the conductive subunit shield to at least partially surround the conductive subunit shield and the twisted pair of insulated conductors.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01B 11/02 - Cables with twisted pairs or quads
• H01B 13/22 - SheathingArmouringScreeningApplying other protective layers

Abstract

A coaxial connector system 100 includes a first coaxial connector 114 having a first center contact 118 and at least one outer contact segment 119. The coaxial connector system includes a second coaxial connector 116 mated with the first coaxial connector. The second coaxial connector has a second center contact 120 terminated to the first rectangular center contact. The second coaxial connector has at least one outer contact segment 121 mechanically and electrically connected to the at least one outer contact segment of the first coaxial connector. The at least one outer contact segment of the first coaxial connector and the at least one outer contact segment of the second coaxial connector forma rectangular shaped outer contact box 210 that peripherally surrounds the first and second center contacts.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
• H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector
• H01R 24/40 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency
• B60N 3/14 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of electrically-heated lighters
• B60Q 3/00 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiorsLighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors
• H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
• H01R 13/659 - Shield structure with plural ports for distinct connectors

Abstract

A terminal crimping machine including a termination tool having crimp tooling (114) defining a crimping zone (106) that receives the terminal (120) and the wire (122). The crimp tooling is actuated during a crimp stroke to crimp the terminal to the wire. The terminal crimping machine includes a wire clamp (110) holding the wire near the crimping zone. The wire clamp releases the wire prior to completion of the crimp to allow extrusion of the wire during the crimping process. Optionally, the wire clamp may release the wire prior to bottom dead center of the crimp stroke. The wire clamp may release the wire after the terminal partially retains the wire.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 43/052 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-feeding mechanism
• H01R 43/048 - Crimping apparatus or processes

Abstract

A connector system (100) includes an interface connector (102) having a housing (110) having a main body (112) holding a contact array (150) therein. The housing extends between a front end (114) and a back end (116) along a mating axis (106). The housing includes a cavity (122) therein open to the front end and open to the back end. The cavity is situated proximate to a side (118) of the housing. The cavity has a receiving channel (126) open to the side of the housing. The receiving channel has mounting shoulders (144) at least partially extending therein. The interface connector also includes a fastener (130) having a retention surface (134). The fastener is configured to be side-loaded into the receiving channel through the side of the housing. The mounting shoulders engage the fastener within the cavity to limit transaxial movement of the fastener along the mating axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
• H01R 13/621 - Bolt, set screw or screw clamp
• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures

Abstract

A terminal crimping device (100) includes crimp tooling (104) comprising an anvil (114) and a ram (116). A crimp zone (106) is defined between the anvil and the ram. The crimp zone is configured to receive a wire (112) and a terminal (110). The crimp tooling crimps the terminal to the wire during a crimp stroke. The terminal crimping device also includes an ultrasonic transducer module having at least one ultrasonic transducer held by at least one of the anvil or the ram. The ultrasonic transducer generates a plurality of ultrasonic pulses during the crimp stroke and directs the ultrasonic pulses through the terminal. The ultrasonic transducer receives the ultrasonic pulses and generates ultrasonic data based on the received ultrasonic pulses. The terminal crimp tooling also includes a crimp quality module (132) communicatively coupled to the ultrasonic transducer module. The crimp quality module performs coherent processing of the ultrasonic data to determine a crimp quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 29/11 - Analysing solids by measuring attenuation of acoustic waves
• G01N 29/34 - Generating the ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
• G01N 29/44 - Processing the detected response signal
• H01R 43/048 - Crimping apparatus or processes

Abstract

A terminal crimping system (100) for a crimping machine includes an anvil (118), a movable ram (144), an image acquisition device (124), and a display device (148). The anvil is located in a crimping zone (106) and configured to receive a terminal (110) thereon. The terminal has a wire crimp barrel (166) configured to receive a wire (112) therein. The ram has crimp tooling (108) configured to crimp the wire crimp barrel of the terminal to the wire during a crimp stroke of the ram. The image acquisition device is configured to be mounted on the crimping machine above the crimping zone. The image acquisition device is positioned to acquire an image of the wire within the wire crimp barrel of the terminal in the crimping zone. The display device is configured to display the image.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 43/055 - Crimping apparatus or processes with contact member feeding mechanism
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
• H01R 43/052 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-feeding mechanism

Abstract

One aspect of the invention provides a method of fabricating a mode size converter. The method includes: exposing a photoresist-coated substrate (S506) to varying doses of light exposure to produce a profile in the photoresist of a beam mode size converter; and etching the photoresist-coated substrate (S510) to remove an equal thickness of the photoresist and substrate. The beam mode sized converter includes: a first surface having a first surface height and a first surface width; a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface having a second surface height different than the first surface height and a second surface width different than the first surface width; and one or more boundary surfaces connecting the first surface and second surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/122 - Basic optical elements, e.g. light-guiding paths

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic distributing equipment for distributing a variety of components with different shapes. The automatic distributing equipment comprises: a base; a storage device mounted on the base to store the components thereon; a recognition device configured to recognize the components stored on the storage device; and a pickup device configured to pick up the recognized components based on a recognition result of the recognition device. In the present invention, the automatic distributing equipment can recognize components to be distributed and pick up the components based on the recognition result.

IPC Classes  ?

• B07C 5/00 - Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or featureSorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches

Abstract

The present invention discloses an electronic apparatus production system(1000), comprising: a transmission rail (9) in the form of a substantially closed loop; a plurality of storage trays (5) circulating on the transmission rail (9), each of the storage trays comprising a plurality of holding portions to hold components with different shapes; at least one automatic distributing equipment (100) configured to mount the components with different shapes on the respective holding portions; and at least one automatic assembling equipment (300) configured to grip the components from the storage tray (5). In the present invention, the electronic apparatus production system may assemble scattered components into an electronic apparatus and achieve a circulating movement of a storage tray (5).

IPC Classes  ?

• B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
• B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
• B65G 37/02 - Flow sheets for conveyor combinations in warehouses, magazines or workshops
• B25J 9/00 - Programme-controlled manipulators
• B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding

Abstract

A cover assembly for covering and electrically insulating an electrical connection includes a joint body including a tubular inner sleeve and an integral semiconductor layer. The inner sleeve is formed of an elastically expandable, electrically insulating material and having an outer surface and opposed first and second terminal ends. The inner sleeve defines a through passage extending axially from a first end opening at the first terminal end of the inner sleeve to a second terminal end opening at the second end of the inner sleeve. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the outer surface of the inner sleeve and is formed of an electrically semiconductive material. The semiconductor layer extends axially from a first terminal end of the semiconductor layer to an opposing second terminal end of the semiconductor layer. The first terminal end of the semiconductor layer is spaced apart from the first terminal end of the inner sleeve a prescribed semiconductor truncation distance to define a tubular band of the outer surface that is not covered by the semiconductor layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable

Abstract

One aspect of the invention provides an optoelectronics structure including: a substrate defining a trench on a first surface; and a VCSEL structure mounted vertically within the trench of the substrate such that the VCSEL structure emits a laser beam substantially parallel to the substrate. Another aspect of the invention provides an optoelectronics structure including: an fiber guiding substrate defining a trench on a first surface; a VCSEL structure mounted vertically within the trench of the fiber guiding substrate such that the VCSEL structure emits a laser beam substantially parallel to the substrate; and an optical fiber mounted on the fiber guiding substrate substantially coaxial with the laser beam emitted by the VCSEL structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements

Abstract

A connector assembly (10) configured to electrically and mechanically mate to a printed circuit board (PCB) including a housing (14) and a contact shield (12) retained by the housing (14). The contact shield (12) may include a main body and at least one securing member (30, 40) configured to secure the connector assembly (10) to the PCB. The securing member(s) may be integrally formed together with the main body from a single piece of material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
• H01R 13/6594 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members
• H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
• H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them

Abstract

A photocell receptacle (100) includes a base (110) configured to be fixedly mounted to a housing (102) of a light fixture (104). The base has an opening (214) providing access to the interior of the housing of the light fixture. The base has a base locking feature (230). The photocell receptacle includes a cap (112) having a cap locking feature (270). The cap locking feature operably engaging the base locking feature to secure the cap to the base. The cap is variably positionable at different angular positions relative to the base. The cap has contact channels (258) holding electrical contacts (260) configured to be electrically connected to corresponding contacts (264) of a photocell (106).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 1/02 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter Details
• G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors

Abstract

A hands-free asset management system and a method of its operation are disclosed. An example system includes an asset tracking database storing an asset location and one or more identifying characteristics of each of a plurality of networking assets, and an application executable on a wearable display device communicatively connected to the asset tracking database. The application is executable to receive a work order associated with at least one asset among the plurality of networking assets, based on a location of the wearable display device and the work order, display one or more directions to the asset for a wearer of the wearable display device, and display one or more work instructions to be performed on the asset.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration
• H04L 29/08 - Transmission control procedure, e.g. data link level control procedure

Abstract

Connectors (600) and/or substrates which are made utilizing a low dielectric constant injection moldable polymer or other melt proces sable polymer, such as, but not limited to, thermoplastic material, thermoplastic composite material, thermoset material, thermoset composite material or a combination thereof. The low dielectric constant injection moldable polymer or other melt processable polymer supports noise and/or crosstalk reductions for high speed signal transmission. The low dielectric constant material provides dielectric shielding between adjacent high speed signal lines (602). The reduced dielectric constant and reduced loss-tangent is created by forming voids or pores (10) within the bulk plastic material, thus increasing the air, gas or void content, and thus decreasing the density and overall dielectric constant of such material. The porosity thus introduced into the shielding between adjacent transmission lines reduces crosstalk and other losses, and thus maintains signal integrity in connector/substrate designs.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 43/24 - Assembling by moulding on contact members
• H01R 13/6477 - Impedance matching by variation of dielectric properties
• H01R 13/6587 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts for separating multiple connector modules for mounting on PCBs

Abstract

A strain relief clamp system and method include a base with a plurality of plates arranged in a stack on the base. A fastener, such as a bolt having a nut threaded thereon, is situated to selectively draw the plates against the base so as to clamp a fiber optic cable strength member received between adjacent plates.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A monocone antenna (100) includes a conical radiation element (102) having a feed point (104) at a vertex (105) of the conical radiation element being connected to a feed transmission line (106) and a capacitive ring (110) radially outside of the conical radiation element and in proximity to the conical radiation element. The capacitive ring is connected to a ground plane of the monocone antenna. Optionally, a capacitive gap (112) may be defined between the conical radiation element and the capacitive ring that is substantially filled with dielectric material.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 9/40 - Element having extended radiating surface
• H01Q 1/28 - Adaptation for use in or on aircraft, missiles, satellites, or balloons

Abstract

A mezzanine header connector (102) comprises a plurality of header modules (200, 202, 204) stacked side-by-side, the plurality of header modules comprising a plurality of housing frames (300) holding corresponding contact assemblies (210). Each contact assembly comprises a plurality of header contacts (212). The header contacts have mating segments (272) exposed at a mating end (244) of the dielectric holder, and terminating segments (274) extending from a mounting end (246) of the dielectric holder. Each of the header contacts extends along a linear path between the corresponding mating segment and the corresponding terminating segment. Each housing frame has walls defining pockets (318) receiving corresponding header contacts of the contact assembly. The housing frame is conductive and provides shielding around the associated header contacts. The header contacts face associated walls with air separating the header contacts and the walls along a majority of the header contacts.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
• H01R 12/52 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H01R 13/6587 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts for separating multiple connector modules for mounting on PCBs
• H01R 13/6599 - Dielectric material made conductive, e.g. plastic material coated with metal
• H01R 13/6473 - Impedance matching
• H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
• H05K 1/14 - Structural association of two or more printed circuits
• H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them

Abstract

A mezzanine receptacle connector comprises a housing having a mating end configured to be mated with a mezzanine header connector and a mounting end configured to be mounted to a circuit board. The mating end has a plurality of contact cavities configured to receive associated header contacts of the mezzanine header connector. Receptacle contacts (118) are mounted in the contact cavities. Each of the receptacle contacts includes a main contact (146) and a sub-contact (148) extending from the main contact. The main contact defines a first mating interface (162) and the sub-contact defines a second mating interface (176). The first mating interface and the second mating interface of each receptacle contact are configured to directly engage a same one of the header contacts at respective different points of contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
• H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
• H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
• H01R 13/17 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being on the pin
• H01R 12/55 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals
• H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
• H01R 13/6587 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts for separating multiple connector modules for mounting on PCBs

Abstract

A mezzanine connector assembly (100) comprises a mezzanine receptacle connector (104) and a mezzanine header connector (102). The mezzanine receptacle connector comprises a plurality of receptacle contacts (118) arranged in pairs for carrying differential pair signals. A plurality of receptacle ground shields (120, 122) surround each pair of receptacle contacts and provide electrical shielding from each other pair of receptacle contacts. The mezzanine header connector comprises a plurality of header contacts (212) arranged in pairs, and each of the header contacts is mated to a corresponding receptacle contact. A plurality of header ground shields (400, 430) surround each pair of header contacts and provide electrical shielding from each other pair of header contacts. The header ground shields are mechanically and electrically connected to the receptacle ground shields to create shield boxes (480, 720) around the various mated pairs of header and receptacle contacts.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
• H01R 13/6471 - Means for preventing cross-talk by special arrangement of ground and signal conductors, e.g. GSGS [Ground-Signal-Ground-Signal]
• H01R 12/50 - Fixed connections

Abstract

A communications panel includes a chassis configured to receive at least one spool arrangement. Each spool arrangement includes a spool and at least one optical termination port that rotates in unison with the spool. PLM can be provided at the communications panel so that PLI stored electronically on optical connectors received at the optical termination ports can be provided to a data management network via the panel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
• H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a dielectric (204) having a right angle body including a first segment and a second segment and defining a right angle chamber extending through the first and second segments. At least one door (302) at a right angle corner of the body provides access to the right angle chamber through a rear opening in an open state, and restricts access to the rear opening in a closed state. A female center contact in the right angle chamber in the first segment has a terminating end configured to electrically connect to a cable conductor of a cable received in the right angle chamber in the second segment. A front shield (206) receives the dielectric and forces the door to move from the open state to the closed state upon loading the dielectric into the front shield. A rear shield couples to the front shield.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/6593 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable the shield being composed of different pieces
• H01R 24/54 - Intermediate parts, e.g. adapters, splitters or elbows
• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
• H01R 13/6583 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members
• H01R 13/115 - U-shaped sockets having inwardly-bent legs
• H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting

Abstract

A mezzanine receptacle connector (104) includes a housing (112) having a mating end (134) for mating with a mezzanine header connector and a mounting end (136) for mounting to a circuit board. The housing is elongated along a longitudinal axis (132). The housing holds receptacle contacts (118) having mating ends with deflectable spring beams for termination to corresponding header contacts of the mezzanine header connector. The housing holds a ground lattice (128) comprising longitudinal receptacle ground shields (122) extending longitudinally within the housing generally parallel to the longitudinal axis (132), and lateral receptacle ground shields (120) extending laterally within the housing generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The longitudinal receptacle ground shields are mechanically and electrically connected to the lateral receptacle ground shields to form the ground lattice. The ground lattice provides electrical shielding for the receptacle contacts.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
• H01R 13/6587 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts for separating multiple connector modules for mounting on PCBs
• H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures

Abstract

A patch antenna array (16) includes a plurality of patch antenna elements (18) spaced apart from each other and arranged as an array. Each patch antenna element has a substrate (42), a radiating patch (44) associated with the substrate and a ground plane (46) associated with the substrate. The patch antenna elements are discrete and separate from each other. At least one element frame (20) holds the discrete antenna elements in the array. Each element frame captures and positions at least two patch antenna elements relative to each other.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/12 - SupportsMounting means
• H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
• H01Q 21/08 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart the units being spaced along, or adjacent to, a rectilinear path
• H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set

Abstract

A shield cap is mounted to an electrical connector for reducing crosstalk between adjoining electrical connectors. The shield cap includes a body portion and opposite shield plates. The body portion is configured to engage the electrical connector and is formed from a non-conductive material. The opposite shield plates are connected to opposite sides of the body portion and configured to at least partially cover one or more insulation displacement contacts exposed from the electrical connector. The electrical connector includes a wire termination conductor configured to be connected to a wire conductor of a cable. The wire termination conductor is at least partially coated with a shielding layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/6585 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts
• H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
• H01R 24/62 - Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices

Abstract

A wire tray (104) configured to support and route wires of a wire bundle between electrical components includes tray walls (120) defining a channel (122) configured to receive corresponding wires of the wire bundle. The tray walls include a first side wall (124), a second side wall (126) opposite the first side wall and a bottom wall (128) extending between the first and second side walls. A cover (140) is hingedly coupled to the first side wall. The cover extends across a top (132) of the channel between the first and second side walls. The cover has a primary latch (150) latchably coupled to the second side wall. The cover has a secondary latch (160) engaging the first side wall to secure the cover to the first side wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

Abstract

A connector (402) includes a shell (406) having a mating end (412) configured to be mated with a mating connector (102) and that holds at least one contact. A coupling mechanism (404) is rotatable about the shell. The coupling mechanism includes an inner coupling nut (420) and an outer coupling nut (422) separate from the inner coupling nut. The inner coupling nut has threads (405) configured to be threadably coupled to a mating connector. The inner coupling nut has a track (434) defined by track walls (436) formed into an outer surface (438) of the inner coupling nut. The outer coupling nut has a cavity (446) receiving the inner coupling nut. The outer coupling nut has a post (460) extending into the cavity and being received in the track. The post engages the track walls and is released from the track wall into the track when the connector is fully mated to the mating connector.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/622 - Screw-ring or screw-casing
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
• H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
• H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
• H01R 24/28 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
• H01R 107/00 - Four or more poles

Abstract

A connector (502) includes a shell (506) and a coupling mechanism (504) rotatably coupled thereto. The coupling mechanism includes an inner coupling nut (520) and an outer coupling nut separate (522) from the inner coupling nut. The inner coupling nut has internal threads (505) configured to be threadably coupled to a mating connector. The inner coupling nut has a plurality of ramped steps (534) disposed at different circumferential positions along the rear (532). The outer coupling nut has a detent (560) successively engaging the ramped steps as the outer coupling nut is rotated in a tightening direction. The detent is released from the corresponding ramped step when the connector is fully mated to the mating connector. The detent engages a corresponding ramped step as the outer coupling nut is rotated in an untightening direction causing the inner coupling nut to rotate in the untightening direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/622 - Screw-ring or screw-casing
• H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
• H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
• H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure

Abstract

A connector (104) includes a shell (200) and a coupling mechanism (112) rotatable about the shell. The coupling mechanism includes inner and outer coupling nuts (220, 222). The inner coupling nut has threads (114) configured to be threadably coupled to a mating connector (102). The outer coupling nut is configured to be locked to the inner coupling nut to transfer rotation of the outer coupling nut to the inner coupling nut. The outer coupling nut is configured to be unlocked from the inner coupling nut to allow free rotation of the outer coupling nut relative to the inner coupling nut. The outer coupling nut is automatically unlocked when the connector is fully mated to the mating connector. The coupling mechanism may include a plunger movable between a locked position and an unlocked position with the plunger locking the outer coupling nut to the inner coupling nut in the locked position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/622 - Screw-ring or screw-casing

Abstract

A coupling (100) for interfacing a heat source to a heat sink for dissipating heat from the heat source includes a first portion (105) and a second portion (110). The first portion defines a surface that defines a plurality of spaced apart voids (117) that extend into the first portion. The second portion has an outside surface (125) that complements the surface of the first portion. The second portion is capable of repeated mate and de- mate cycles from the first portion. A gel (120) is disposed on the interior surface of the cavity. In operation, insertion of the second portion within the cavity causes a portion (122) of the gel to displace into openings at first ends of the voids (117). The gel returns to an original shape when the second portion is removed from the cavity.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/427 - Cooling by change of state, e.g. use of heat pipes

Abstract

A sealing system (100) for forming an environmentally sealed joint with an elongate member (50) includes a tubular substrate (110), a pre-expanded cover unit, and a flowable sealant (130, 132). The tubular substrate (110) includes an integral guide feature (120) and defines a substrate bore (114) to receive a portion of the elongate member (50). The pre-expanded cover unit (102) includes a holdout (150) and a tubular cover sleeve (140). The holdout (150) includes a helically wound strip (152) forming a tubular holdout body (151) and a rip cord (158). The holdout body (151) defines a holdout passage extending axially therethrough. The tubular cover sleeve (140) is mounted on the tubular holdout body (151). The holdout (150) maintains the tubular cover sleeve (140) in a radially elastically expanded state. With the elongate member (50) positioned with a portion thereof extending from the tubular substrate (110) and a layer of the sealant (130, 132) mounted on an outer surface (116B) of the tubular substrate (110) and/or on an outer surface of the elongate member (50), the pre-expandable unit (102) can be mounted around the layer of sealant (130, 132) and the holdout (150) can then be removed from the tubular cover sleeve (140) by withdrawing the rip cord (158) through the holdout passage between the layer of the sealant (130, 132) and the holdout body (151) to remove the holdout body (151) and thereby permit the tubular cover sleeve (140) to radially contract about the tubular substrate (110) and the elongate member (50), and the guide feature (120) serves to prevent or inhibit the rip cord (158) from contacting the layer of the sealant (130, 132) as the rip cord (158) is withdrawn through the holdout passage.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable

Abstract

A fiber optic tap system includes a first receiver module having an input port configured to receive an optical fiber. The first receiver module is operable to convert a received optical signal to an electrical signal. A first transmitter module is coupled to receive the electrical signal from the first receiver module and convert the received electrical signal to an optical signal. The first transmitter module has an output port for outputting the optical signal. A first tap module is coupled to receive the electrical signal from the first receiver module.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/10 - Beam splitting or combining systems

Abstract

A plug and receptacle assembly (100) comprises a plug assembly (102) having a pluggable connector (108) and a receptacle assembly (104) having an assembly housing (116) that includes a communication port (105) for receiving the pluggable connector. The plug assembly includes a thermal interface region (120) coupled to the pluggable connector (108). The thermal interface region comprises a series of spaced apart transfer plates that extend parallel to each other. The receptacle assembly includes a heat sink (118) coupled to the assembly housing (116), the heat sink comprising a series of spaced apart transfer plates that define a series of plate-receiving slots of the heat sink. The transfer plates of the thermal interface region are received by the plate-receiving slots of the heat sink such that the transfer plates of the thermal interface region transfer thermal energy generated within the pluggable connector to the transfer plates of the heat sink.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
• H01R 24/60 - Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement

Abstract

A connection module includes a module body and a module circuit board arrangement. The module body defines a first port and an open first end providing access to the first port. The module circuit board arrangement extends across the open first end within a peripheral boundary defined by the module body. The module circuit board arrangement includes at least a first contact set that extends into the first port of the module body; an electronic controller that is electrically connected to the first contact set; and a circuit board connector facing outwardly from the module board arrangement. Example connection modules include optical adapters and electrical jacks.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means

Abstract

A light assembly (100) is provided that includes a holder (102) and multiple light pipes (104). The holder extends along a longitudinal axis (110) between a first end (112) and a second end (114). The holder includes multiple ridges that spiral around the longitudinal axis. The holder includes multiple channels that are each defined between two of the ridges. The light pipes each include a light transmissive interior region (128). Each light pipe is disposed in one of the channels of the holder. The light pipes each have an attachment end (122) that is configured to receive light from a light source. Each light pipe is further configured to transmit the light through the interior region for at least a length of the light pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• F21Y 101/02 - Miniature, e.g. light emitting diodes (LED)
• F21Y 103/00 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes

Abstract

A connector position assurance device (1000), an electrical connector and an electrical connector assembly which provides proper connector position assurance of a connector assembly of small size. The connector position assurance device has a base portion (1003), a first beam (1002) and a second beam. The first and second beams extend from the base portion. The base portion includes a latch engagement protrusion (1010). A first beam has a first connector engagement protrusion (1016) and a second beam has a second connector engagement protrusion (1016). The first and second connector engagement protrusions are resiliently actuated as the plug is mated to the header. The first and second connector engagement protrusions and the latch engagement protrusion cooperate with the plug when the plug is fully mated to the header to prevent the inadvertent removal of the plug from the header.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
• H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly (100) includes a header (120) having a body (130) having a first receptacle and a second receptacle (134) separated by a midwall and a plurality of contacts (140) held by the midwall. The contacts have first pins located within the first receptacle and second pins (144) located within the second receptacle. A first plug (110) is received in the first receptacle. The first plug includes a housing holding a plurality of terminals (156) terminated to corresponding wires having sockets (210) mated with corresponding first pins in the first receptacle. The sockets are configured to be electrically connected to sockets (310) of a second plug (112) received in the second receptacle by the contacts held by the header.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
• H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece

Abstract

Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a fiber management structure including a splice tray. The splice tray includes a front side and a back side. The fiber management structure includes a first attachment module that mounts by a location-selectable connection to the splice tray at a selected mounting location. The selected mounting location being one of a plurality of different mounting locations at which the first attachment module can be mounted to the splice tray. The first attachment module includes a fiber containment wall that projects upwardly from the front side of the splice tray when the first attachment module is mounted to the splice tray.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/46 - Processes or apparatus adapted for installing optical fibres or optical cables

Abstract

A circuit board connector (104) includes a contact (132) having a mating end with a spring beam (176) having a separable mating interface (178) and a terminating end configured to be terminated to a wire (106). A housing (130) holds the contact and includes a main body (134) extending between a front (136) and a rear (138). The housing has a mounting flange (150, 152) extending from the main body. The main body has a contact channel (170) holding the contact and a wire barrel (172) at the front configured to receive the wire. The rear of the main body is positionable on the circuit board such that the spring beam of the contact is aligned with the contact pad. A fastener (116) is coupled to the mounting flange and is used to secure the housing to a substrate (108) independent of the circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
• H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
• H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
• H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
• H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices

Abstract

A light assembly (100) is provided that includes a housing (102), a light pipe assembly (104), and a conforming seal (106). The housing has a cavity (208) extending through the housing between first and second ends (204, 206) of the housing. The housing holds a light source (202) that is configured to emit light within the cavity. The light pipe assembly has an attachment end (220) disposed at the first end of the housing. The light emitted by the light source is received by the light pipe assembly at the attachment end and is transmitted through the light pipe assembly. The conforming seal has a tubular shape that at least partially surrounds the housing and the light pipe assembly. A first segment (230) of the conforming seal extends along the light pipe assembly and conforms to the light pipe assembly. A second segment (232) of the conforming seal extends along the housing and conforms to the housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60Q 1/32 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating vehicle sides
• F21V 27/02 - Cable inlets
• F21V 31/00 - Gas-tight or water-tight arrangements
• F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect
• F21S 8/10 - specially adapted for vehicles
• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems

Abstract

An electrical contact (1) for an electric connector (76) is disclosed, the electrical contact (1) comprising a looped spring portion (14), having a connecting end (16) and a contacting end (18), the contacting end (18) being bent back towards the connecting end (16), and the looped spring portion (14) comprising at the contacting end (18) at least one contacting region (8), which is adapted to contact a corresponding mating electrical contact (2) of a mating connector (78).

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector
• H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable

Abstract

The present invention discloses an automatic calibration method for a robot system, comprising steps of: calibrating intrinsic parameters of a sensor and a sensor coordinate system of the sensor with respect to a world coordinate system by means of a calibration plate; and controlling a robot under the guidance of the calibrated sensor to move an original point of a tool coordinate system of a tool mounted on the robot to reach the same target point with a plurality of different poses, and calculating a transfer matrix tcpTt of the tool coordinate system with respect to a tool center point coordinate system of the robot based on pose data of the robot at the same target point. The robot can accurately move to the same target point with the plurality of different poses, improving the calibration accuracy of the robot system. Furthermore, the calibration of the robot system is automatically performed by a control program, increasing the calibration efficiency, and simplifying the calibration operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B25J 9/16 - Programme controls

Abstract

The present invention discloses a laser soldering system, comprising: a vision system; a moving system; a laser source for heating a soldering flux to solder an object onto a target location on a product to be soldered; a gripper mounted on the moving system and capable of gripping the object and placing the object accurately on the target location under the guidance of the vision system; and a presser mounted on the moving system and used to press the accurately positioned object against the product to hold the position of the object during soldering the object onto the product. The presser has a transparent member for directly pressing on the top of the object. A laser beam from the laser source transmits through the transparent member and heats the soldering flux. The wire can be tightly and reliably pressed on the pad and tightly contact the pad during soldering. Thereby, it can effectively prevent a pseudo solder joint from being occurred on the product, improving the soldering quality.

IPC Classes  ?

• B23K 1/005 - Soldering by means of radiant energy
• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece
• B21F 15/10 - Connecting wire to wire or other metallic material or objectsConnecting parts by means of wire wire with sheet metal
• B23K 20/00 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating
• H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices

Abstract

A header transition connector (102) comprises a header housing (110) having a separating wall (402) between a first cavity (116) and a second cavity (118). The housing holds header signal contacts (120) arranged in pairs for carrying differential signals. The header signal contacts have first mating ends (422) in the first cavity for mating with a first receptacle connector, and second mating ends (424) in the second cavity for mating with a second receptacle connector. The housing holds header ground shields (122) having walls (450) surrounding associated pairs of the header signal contacts on at least two sides thereof. The header ground shields have first mating ends (442) in the first cavity for mating with the first receptacle connector, and second mating ends (444) in the second cavity for mating with the second receptacle connector.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
• H01R 13/6585 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts
• H01R 13/6471 - Means for preventing cross-talk by special arrangement of ground and signal conductors, e.g. GSGS [Ground-Signal-Ground-Signal]
• H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures

Abstract

A pre-charge circuit (10) is provided for an electromechanical relay (12) having a coil (22) and relay contacts (26). The pre-charge circuit (10) includes a semiconductor switch (30) configured to be electrically connected across the relay contacts of the electromechanical relay. The pre-charge circuit includes a resistor (32) configured to be electrically connected in series with the semiconductor switch between the coil and the relay contacts of the electromechanical relay. The pre-charge circuit includes a driver (34) configured to be electrically connected between the coil of the electromechanical relay and the semiconductor switch such that the driver is configured to power operation of the semiconductor switch. The semiconductor switch is configured to pre-charge a capacitor (16) of a load (14) of the electromechanical relay with electrical current through the resistor for limiting in-rush electrical current supplied to the relay contacts of the electromechanical relay.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
• B60L 11/00 - Electric propulsion with power supplied within the vehicle (B60L 8/00, B60L 13/00 take precedence;arrangements or mounting of prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines for mutual or common propulsion B60K 6/20)

Abstract

A coaxial connector assembly (104) includes an outer housing (190) holding an outer contact (184), a dielectric holder (182) received in the outer contact, and a center contact (180) received in the dielectric holder. The dielectric holder has a front and a cavity extending axially along the dielectric holder bounded by a cavity wall. The dielectric holder has an expansion slot formed in the cavity wall offset from, and proximate to, the front. The center contact has a socket at a mating end configured to receive a pin contact of a mating connector assembly. The center contact has deflectable beams at the mating end configured to deflect outward when mated with the pin contact. The center contact has flared tip ends at the distal ends of the beams. The flared tip ends are received in the expansion slot when the deflectable beams are deflected outward during mating with the pin contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a hardened power and optical connection system for use with hybrid cables. The hardened power and optical connection system includes electrical pin and socket contacts for providing power connections, and ferrules for providing optical connections. The hardened power and optical connection system has an integrated fiber alignment provided through a mating relationship between a plug and a socket.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means

Abstract

A light assembly (100) is provided that includes a light guide (102), multiple light pipes (104), and multiple light sources. The light guide has an elongated body (108) extending along a longitudinal axis (110). The light guide includes multiple segments (116) arranged axially along a length of the body. Each segment has a light receiving region (118) and a light emitting region (120). The light pipes are disposed along the light receiving regions and extend parallel to the longitudinal axis. Each of the multiple light sources is optically coupled to an attachment end (122) of a corresponding light pipe. The light emitted by each light source is received by the corresponding light pipe at the attachment end and transmitted through the light pipe towards a distal end (124) of the light pipe. Adjacent segments of the light guide receive light from different light pipes and emit such light from the light guide through the corresponding light emitting regions.

IPC Classes  ?

• F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
• F21S 10/00 - Lighting devices or systems producing a varying lighting effect

Abstract

An optical assembly comprising: a substrate (101), having a first planar surface (101a), connected to an optical component (102) having a second planar surface (102a) parallel to the first surface and at least one first optical axis; a plurality of optical fiber stubs (104) having a certain diameter and disposed at least partially between the substrate and the optical component; at least one of the substrate or optical component having one or more grooves (103) on the first or second surfaces, with each groove configured to receive one of the plurality of fiber stubs so each of the fiber stubs protrudes a first distance from the first or second surface to space the first surface the first distance from the second surface; and at least one optical conduit having a second optical axis, the optical conduit being disposed on the first or second surface with the second optical axis optically aligned with the first optical axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements

Abstract

A pluggable module (12) comprises a housing (36) extending a length from a plug end (42) to a cable end (34). The housing comprises complementary first and second shells (52, 54) that are mated together along a mating axis (56). The first and second shells have respective first and second openings (64, 66) that extend into the first and second shells along respective first and second central axes (72, 76) that each extend non-parallel to the mating axis. The first and second openings are axially aligned. A spring pin (58) extends within the first and second openings to hold the first and second shells together. A first segment (58a) of the spring pin extends within the first opening of the first shell and a second segment (58b) of the spring pin extends within the second opening of the second shell.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/508 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by clip or spring
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements
• H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures

Abstract

An electrical connector (10) includes a cable (12) having a shield, a shell (14) and an attachment ring (16) for attaching the shield (18) to a fitting (24). The shell extends between a mating end (28) and a cable end (26). The shell has a fitting at the cable end and a cavity (30) receiving an end of the cable through the fitting. The attachment ring is received inside the shield and the fitting and presses the shield outward against an inner surface (31) of the fitting. The shield may be positioned radially inside of the fitting and the attachment ring may be positioned radially inside of the shield. A radially outer edge (34) of the attachment ring may impart an outward radial load onto the shield.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H01R 13/6593 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable the shield being composed of different pieces
• H01R 4/01 - Connections using shape memory materials, e.g. shape memory metal
• H01R 24/56 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency specially adapted for specific shapes of cables, e.g. corrugated cables, twisted pair cables, cables with two screens or hollow cables
• H01R 9/03 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable

Abstract

Electrical connector (102) includes housing (108), terminals (204), and stuffer (202). The housing has a plurality of terminal channels (228) extending from a rear (112) to a front (110) of the housing. The front of the housing is configured to interface with mating connector (104). The terminals are loaded into corresponding terminal channels from the rear of the housing, and extend along terminal axis (208) between mating end (210) and terminating end (212). The terminating end includes at least one tab (226) protruding radially outward from the terminal axis. The stuffer couples to the rear of the housing and includes multiple teeth (274) received in corresponding terminal channels. When one terminal is not fully loaded in the terminal channel, the corresponding tooth engages one or more of the at least one tab of the terminal and forces the terminal further into the terminal channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
• H01R 13/642 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by position or shape of contact members
• H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
• H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
• H01R 13/422 - Securing in a demountable manner in resilient one-piece base or caseOne-piece base or case formed with resilient locking means
• H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip

Abstract

A header assembly includes a header connector (104) including a housing (130) having a cavity (136) configured to receive a receptacle connector therein. The header housing (130) has at least one cartridge latch (200) in the cavity. A signal header cartridge (132) is received in the cavity and locked in the header housing by the at least one cartridge latch. The signal header cartridge has a plurality of signal contacts extending between mating portions and mounting portions that extend from the signal header cartridge. A power header cartridge (134) is received in the cavity and locked in the header housing by the at least one cartridge latch. The power header cartridge has a plurality of power contacts extending between mating portions and mounting portions that extend from the power header cartridge.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
• H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
• H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
• H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts

Abstract

An electrical assembly (10, 110, 210, 310) comprises a first lead (12), a second lead (14), and an electrical component (16) extending from a first end (34) to a second end (36) that is opposite the first end. A first non-electrically conductive adhesive member (18a, 118a, 218, 318) mechanically connects the first lead to the first end of the electrical component, and a second non-electrically conductive adhesive member (18b, 118b, 218, 318) mechanically connects the second lead to the second end of the electrical component. A first electrically conductive adhesive member (20a, 120a, 220a, 320a) electrically connects the first lead to the first end of the electrical component, and a second electrically conductive adhesive member (20b, 120b, 220b, 320b) electrically connects the second lead to the second end of the electrical component.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits

Abstract

An electrical connector has a plurality of compliant contacts (200) coupled to a connector body. Each of the compliant contacts includes a base portion (202) and first and second legs (220, 230) extending in a mounting direction (M1) from the base portion to respective distal ends (208, 210). Each of the first and second legs includes an inner edge (222, 232) and an outer edge (224, 234). Each of the inner edges extends from the base portion to a corresponding inflection area (226, 236). A gap (240) between the inner edges decreases as the inner edges approach the corresponding inflection areas in the mounting direction. The inflection areas of the inner edges directly interface with each other at a contact zone (214), and the distal ends are physically discrete.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
• H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures

Abstract

Methods and compositions are provided for preparation of thermoplastic gels. The compositions have a base composition including a thermoplastic gel and a softener oil and the gel has a hardness between 15 Shore 000 and 65 Shore 000. The gel may also include an additive, such as a mineral filler, an anti-tack agent, and a mixture of a mineral filler and an anti-tack agent. The softener oil may be a high molecular weight oil having a molecular weight greater than about 250 g/mol.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 9/32 - Working-up of macromolecular substances to porous or cellular articles or materialsAfter-treatment thereof from compositions containing microballoons, e.g. syntactic foams
• C08L 53/02 - Compositions of block copolymers containing at least one sequence of a polymer obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bondsCompositions of derivatives of such polymers of vinyl aromatic monomers and conjugated dienes

Abstract

A relay circuit (100) includes a power supply (14) to apply an AC input line voltage to the relay circuit, a relay coil (22) and at least one pair of contacts (24) actuated by the relay coil. A zero cross detection circuit (12) and a control logic circuit (16) for the relay circuit are also disclosed. The control logic circuit determines a zero crossover point in response to an output signal from the zero crossover detection circuit, and controls a relay coil to actuate the relay contacts to switch a load at the zero crossover point of a load current when the load is connected to the at least one pair of relay contacts, such that the voltage and current across the relay contacts is zero.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
• H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
• H02H 9/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection
• H03K 17/18 - Modifications for indicating state of switch
• H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection Details

Abstract

An electrical connector (100) for mechanically and electrically connecting first (12) and second (14) cables, each including an elongate electrical conductor (12A, 14A) covered by an insulation layer (12B, 14b), includes a connector body (110), an electrically conductive first insulation piercing feature (151, 153) on the connector body (110), an electrically conductive second insulation piercing feature (154, 155) on the connector body and electrically connected to the first insulation piercing feature (151, 153), and a compression mechanism (170). The first insulation piercing feature (151, 153) is configured to pierce through the first insulation layer (12B) and electrically engage the first electrical conductor (12A). The second insulation piercing feature (154, 155) is configured to pierce through the second insulation layer (14B) and electrically engage the second electrical conductor (14B). The compression mechanism (170) is configured and operable to apply a clamping load along a clamping axis (A-A) extending through both of the first and second electrical conductors (12A, 14A) to force the first (151,153) and second (154, 155) insulation piercing features into electrical engagement with the first (12A) and second (14A) electrical conductors, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/03 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable
• H01R 4/24 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

Abstract

A connector assembly (10) includes a shell (40), an insulator held by the shell and a center contact (50) held by the insulator (52), The center contact has a terminating segment (152). The connector assembly also includes a compound dielectric (34) surrounding the terminating segment. The compound dielectric is positioned between the terminating segment and the shell. The compound dielectric includes a first dielectric layer (404) that at least partially surrounds the center contact. The compound dielectric also includes a second dielectric layer (406) at least partially surrounding the first dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer has a different dielectric constant than the dielectric constant of the first layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/6473 - Impedance matching
• H01R 24/44 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency comprising impedance matching means or electrical components, e.g. filters or switches comprising impedance matching means
• H01R 13/6477 - Impedance matching by variation of dielectric properties

Abstract

A connector assembly comprising: a first connector having a housing on which an elastic locking piece is suspended; a second connector having a housing on which a locking member mating with the elastic locking piece is formed so as to lock the first and second connectors together when the first and second connectors are mated together; and a connector position assurance device having a first stopper and a second stopper behind the first stopper. A first mating stopper is formed on the elastic locking piece, and a second mating stopper is formed on the housing of the first connector. The connector position assurance device only can be inserted into a first position under the elastic locking piece of the first connector when the first and second connectors are separate from each other. At the first position, the first stopper of the connector position assurance device is abutted against the first mating stopper of the first connector to prevent the connector position assurance device from being further pushed forward, and at the first position, the second stopper of the connector position assurance device is abutted against the second mating stopper of the first connector to prevent the connector position assurance device from being pulled out backward.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
• H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement

Abstract

A heat shrinkable tube and system including a heat-recovered heat shrinkable tube are disclosed. The heat shrinkable tube includes an extrusion and expansion of a blend, the blend including a first polyolefin terephthalate copolymer and a second polyolefin terephthalate copolymer, the second component having a different composition from the first component. The extrusion and expansion are arranged as the heat shrinkable tube. The blend can have a glass transition temperature at least 85C and/or the blend can be irradiated to a higher viscosity.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
• H01R 4/72 - Insulation of connections using a heat shrinking insulating sleeve
• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable

Abstract

A heat shrinkable tube and system including a heat-recovered heat shrinkable tube are disclosed. The heat shrinkable tube is an extrusion and expansion of a blend comprising a polyethylene terephthalate copolymer. The extrusion and expansion are arranged as the heat shrinkable tube. The polyethylene terephthalate copolymer includes one or both of being at a concentration of the blend, by weight, of at least 85%, and including poly(cyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate) glycol, poly(cyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate) acid, poly(ethylene terephthalate) glycol, or a combination thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08J 5/00 - Manufacture of articles or shaped materials containing macromolecular substances
• H01R 4/72 - Insulation of connections using a heat shrinking insulating sleeve
• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable

Abstract

A relay connector assembly (102) configured to electrically connect a power supply (104) and a load (106) includes a housing (130) having a bottom (136) configured to be mounted to a circuit board (110), the housing having contact cavities (170). Power contacts (150) are received in corresponding contact cavities and held by the housing. The power contacts have relay tab ends (160) and terminating ends (162) having interfaces (164) configured to be terminated to high current power conductors (152) of either the power supply or the load. A relay (108) is coupled to the housing. The relay has coil contacts (156) configured to be electrically connected to a coil circuit (114) of the circuit board used to energize the relay. The relay has relay tabs (158) being terminated to the relay tab ends of corresponding power contacts. The relay electrically connects corresponding power contacts when the relay is energized.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 31/02 - Intermediate parts for distributing energy to two or more circuits in parallel, e.g. splitter

Abstract

An arrangement for a fiber optic distribution network includes a fiber management tray having a first major side and an opposite second major side. The arrangement also includes a fiber optic cable including optical fibers. The fiber optic cable has first and second jacketed sections and an unjacketed mid-span access location positioned between the first and second jacketed sections. The unjacketed mid-span access location can be managed by the fiber management tray with drop splicing being performed at the first major side of the tray and the remainder of the fiber management and splicing being performed at the second major side of the tray.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A three-dimensional article (100) having spray-applied ink and a spray application process for three-dimensional articles are disclosed. The article includes a substrate (102) and conductive ink (106) spray-applied to a non-planar region (108) of the substrate. The conductive ink on the non-planar region is at least a portion of a power trace, an antenna, a resistive heater, a conductive lead, a sensor, a functional electrical device, or a combination thereof. The process includes spray- applying conductive ink, ablating the conductive ink, photo-sintering the conductive ink, or a combination thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
• H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material

Abstract

A three-dimensional article (100) having spray-applied ink and a spray application process for three-dimensional articles are disclosed. The article includes a substrate (102) and conductive ink (106) spray-applied to a non-planar region of the substrate. The conductive ink on the non-planar region (108) is at least a portion of a power trace, an antenna, a resistive heater, a conductive lead, a sensor, a functional electrical device, or a combination thereof. The process includes spray- applying conductive ink, ablating the conductive ink, photo-sintering the conductive ink, or a combination thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
• H05K 3/02 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which the conductive material is applied to the surface of the insulating support and is thereafter removed from such areas of the surface which are not intended for current conducting or shielding
• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
• H05K 1/16 - Printed circuits incorporating printed electric components, e.g. printed resistor, capacitor, inductor

Abstract

A re-entrant enclosure for use in a passive fiber optic network comprises a plurality of single line converter modules; and a housing configured to enclose the plurality of single line converter modules. Each of the single line converter modules comprises a fiber optic connector configured to be optically coupled to a service terminal via a respective optical fiber for receiving downstream optical frames; a single electrical connector coupled over a respective metallic medium to a respective network terminal providing a service to respective customer premise equipment (CPE); and an optical-to-electrical (O/E) converter located in the housing and configured to convert the downstream optical frames to an electrical signal for transmission over the respective metallic medium to the respective network terminal. The housing of the re-entrant enclosure further comprises a seal around each of the plurality of optical fibers coupled to a respective one of the plurality of single line converter modules.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04B 10/29 - Repeaters
• H04B 10/25 - Arrangements specific to fibre transmission

Abstract

A carrier assembly (1) for attaching a magnet (2) to a shaft (7) of a valve assembly includes a carrier housing (4) having a magnet holder portion (41), a shaft holder portion (42), and a plurality of fingers (5) extending from the shaft holder portion. The carrier assembly includes a locking collar (3) wherein the collar is installed over the carrier housing and moved from an open position to a closed position. The collar is further moved to a locked position to lock the carrier assembly to the shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
• G01D 11/30 - Supports specially adapted for an instrumentSupports specially adapted for a set of instruments

Abstract

A connector assembly (100, 202, 300, 400, 600) may include a housing (110, 210, 402, 602) that retains one or more contacts, a cable (116, 304, 406, 610) having a shield (117, 408, 612) that surrounds one or more conductors (427) that electrically connect to the one or more contacts, and a backshell (102, 200, 302, 404, 604) that secures the housing to the cable. The backshell may include at least one wall having a backshell outer surface (312) and a backshell inner surface, and one or more through-holes (212, 418, 426, 510, 634, 650) formed through the at least one wall. Each through-hole forms a current path between the backshell outer surface and the backshell inner surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
• H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
• H01R 9/03 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable
• H01R 13/622 - Screw-ring or screw-casing

Abstract

An electrical device comprises a circuit board (202) having signal contacts (220A, 220B) and at least one ground contact (220C) along a surface (216) of the circuit board. A communication cable (204) includes a differential pair of signal conductors, a shield layer surrounding the signal conductors, and a cable jacket (270) surrounding the shield layer. Each of the signal conductors has a wire-terminating end (266, 268) that is engaged to a corresponding one of the signal contacts (220A, 220B). The cable jacket has an access opening (276) that exposes a portion of the shield layer. A ground-terminating component (206) is electrically coupled to the shield layer through the access opening and is electrically coupled to the at least one ground contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 9/03 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable
• H01R 12/62 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H01R 12/59 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
• H01R 12/57 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals surface mounting terminals

Abstract

A conduit distribution component comprising: (a) a body (102) having at least a first (108) and second (110) end and a first (104) and second (106) side; (b) a first conduit opening (118) at the first end; (c) a plurality of second conduit openings (120) at the second end; and (d) at least one connector (116) on at least the first side or the second side of the body for connecting the conduit distribution component to a second body of a second conduit distribution component in a side- by-side arrangement.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

A splice kit is provided for repairing a cable (12) having a central conductor (22), an insulator (24) surrounding the central conductor, an outer conductive sheath (26) surrounding the insulator, and a jacket (28) surrounding the outer conductive sheath. The splice kit includes a central conductor joint (46) that is electrically conductive and is configured to engage the central conductor of the cable such that the central conductor joint defines a portion of an electrical path of the central conductor. The splice kit also includes a dielectric insert (48) configured to at least partially surround the central conductive joint and the central conductor of the cable, and an outer sheath joint (52) that is electrically conductive and is configured to at least partially surround the dielectric insert. The outer sheath joint is configured to be electrically connected to the outer conductive sheath of the cable such that the outer sheath joint defines a portion of an electrical path of the outer conductive sheath. The splice kit further includes a jacket joint (54) configured to at least partially surround the outer sheath joint and the jacket of the cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 1/16 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for repairing insulation or armouring of cables
• H02G 15/18 - Cable junctions protected by sleeves, e.g. for communication cable
• H02G 15/08 - Cable junctions
• H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
• H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables

Abstract

A connector mating assurance system (100) includes a microphone (110) configured to be located in a vicinity of a mating zone (112) for electrical connectors (102, 104). The microphone is configured to detect an audible sound when the electrical connectors are mated. An output unit (114) is connected to the microphone and receives audio signals from the microphone. The output unit processes the audio signals for mating assurance. The output unit may provide feedback to an assembler based on the audio signals. The output unit may determine if the electrical connectors are properly mated based on the audio signals. The microphone may be held by the assembler proximate to the assembler's hand when assembling the electrical connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
• H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
• B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
• B23P 21/00 - Machines for assembling a multiplicity of different parts to compose units, with or without preceding or subsequent working of such parts, e.g. with programme control
• G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
• G10K 15/04 - Sound-producing devices

Abstract

A power terminal connector (102) includes a flexible conductor (150) having a first mounting portion (160), a second mounting portion (162) and a flexible section (164) between the first and second mounting portions. The first mounting portion is terminated directly to a power terminal (104) of a first battery module (106). A female terminal (152) is coupled to the second mounting portion. The female terminal has a terminal body having a receptacle receiving a power terminal (105) of a second battery module (108). The terminal body is terminated to the second mounting portion to mechanically and electrically connect the terminal body to the flexible conductor. A contact spring is received in the receptacle and is electrically connected to the terminal body. The contact spring has spring beams defining interfaces for the power terminal to create a power path to the power terminal of the second battery module.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections
• H01M 2/20 - Current-conducting connections for cells
• H01M 2/22 - Fixed connections, i.e. not intended for disconnection
• H01R 11/28 - End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve
• H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket

Abstract

A method for positioning an optical fiber having an end portion within an alignment groove of an alignment device includes orienting the optical fiber in the alignment groove of the alignment device; causing the optical fiber to elastically flex; using an interference point to assist in forming a curved profile of the flexed fiber, and using inherent elasticity of the flexed optical fiber to assist in retaining the end portion of the optical fiber in contact with the alignment groove. A connection system includes a connector, alignment device, and adapter, with an interference point on at least one of the connector, alignment device, or adapter.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/36 - Mechanical coupling means
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

The present invention relates to an interconnect structure for coupling at least one electronic unit for outputting and/or receiving electric signals, and at least one optical unit for converting said electric signals into optical signals and/or vice versa, to a further electronic component. The interconnect structure comprises an electrically insulating substrate (102) and a plurality of signal lead pairs (104, 120) to be coupled between said electronic unit (108, 116) and a front end contact region (106) for electrically contacting said interconnect structure by said further electronic component. A ground plane layer (118) is electrically insulated from said pairs of signal leads (104, 120), wherein each pair of signal leads (104, 120) has a circuit connecting region (122) for electrically contacting respective terminals of said at least one electronic unit (108, 116), and wherein in a region adjacent to said terminals of said at least one electronic unit (108, 116) said ground plane layer (118) has a plurality of clearances (126) that are each allocated to one pair of signal leads (104, 120) and separated from a respective neighbouring clearance.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
• G02B 6/42 - Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements

Abstract

An electrical component (10) includes an interior layer (20) that includes an exterior surface (28). The electrical component (10) includes an intermediate layer (22) that includes at least one platinum group metal (PGM). The intermediate layer extends on the exterior surface of the interior layer. The intermediate layer has an exterior PGM surface (30). The electrical component includes a silver layer (24) that includes silver. The silver layer extends on the exterior PGM surface such that the intermediate layer extends between the interior layer and the silver layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
• H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials

Abstract

A terminal crimping device includes crimp tooling (104) including an anvil (114) and a ram (116) movable toward the anvil. A crimp zone (106) is defined between the anvil and the ram that receives a wire (112) and a terminal (110) configured to be crimped to the wire (112) by the crimp tooling. An ultrasonic transducer assembly (156) is held by at least one of the anvil and the ram. The ultrasonic transducer assembly is ultrasonically coupled to the terminal and is ultrasonically isolated from the crimp tooling. The ultrasonic transducer assembly may directly engage the terminal (110). The terminal crimping device may include an isolation member ultrasonically isolating the ultrasonic transducer assembly from the crimp tooling.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
• H01R 43/048 - Crimping apparatus or processes
• H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
• H01R 43/058 - Crimping mandrels

Abstract

A power terminal connector (102) includes a terminal (152) having a terminal body (200) defining a receptacle (202). The terminal body has a front end (212) open to the receptacle that receives a power terminal. The terminal body has a series of notches (216) separated by posts (218) at the front end. A contact spring (204) is received in the receptacle and has a first band (224) and a second band (226) with spring beams (228) extending between the first and second bands. The spring beams resiliently engage the power terminal. The bands engage the terminal body to create a power path between the terminal body and the power terminal. The first band has a series of tabs (230) extending therefrom separated by gaps (232). The tabs are received in corresponding notches and the gaps receive corresponding posts to secure the contact spring in the terminal box.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
• H01R 13/415 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting by permanent deformation of contact member
• H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
• H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
• H01R 13/193 - Means for increasing contact pressure at the end of engagement of coupling part
• H01R 101/00 - One pole